The committee conducting the investigation — made up of three members from Ohio State’s board of trustees and three others outside the university — set an initial goal of wrapping up the investigation within 14 days, well before the 2018 season kicks off on September 1.

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Now that they have reached the halfway point, Smith told The Columbus Dispatch that he expects to be interviewed himself on Monday or Tuesday this week, though he declined to comment further.

And, according to his attorney Bradley Koffel, Smith will answer any and all questions from the committee.

It’s highly unlikely that Smith will get his job back at Ohio State at this point — especially in time for the Buckeyes’ season opener against Oregon State in three weeks — given that Meyer is still on paid administrative leave himself.

Meyer admitted that he knew Courtney accused Smith of domestic violence in 2015, after initially saying the opposite at Big Ten media days. He has since apologized, and said that he reported the accusation to the proper channel and followed protocol.

Former Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith is expected to meet with university investigators early this week. (Getty Images)